If Musk had bought Bitcoin and gold instead of Twitter, here's what it would be worth today

What happened

Elon Musk spent $44 billion to buy Twitter, and the article calculates how much that money would be worth today if it had been invested instead in Bitcoin and gold.

Confirmed

Global impact / market context

The comparison highlights the opportunity cost of Musk’s $44 billion Twitter purchase, showing how alternative assets like Bitcoin and gold could have generated higher returns, which is relevant for investors assessing capital allocation decisions.

Analyst inference

Over the past two‑and‑a‑half years Bitcoin and gold have both risen, so a $44 billion allocation to them would now be worth considerably more than the price paid for Twitter.

Analyst inference

What to watch

1. Bitcoin price movements, because they directly affect the hypothetical value of Musk’s alternative investment. Analyst inference
2. Gold price trends, since gold is the other component of the thought experiment and influences the overall calculated worth. Analyst inference
3. Any future statements or actions by Musk regarding crypto or precious‑metal investments, which could shift market sentiment toward those assets. Analyst inference

Affected assets

• GOLD — GOLD
• BTC — Bitcoin

Evidence

• thestreet.com